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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,863.80, 686,795.70 and 434,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,863.80, 686,795.70 and 434,535.80 is: 651,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,863.80 : 686,795.70 = 434,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,863.80/686,795.70 = 434,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,863.80x = 686,795.70 × 434,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,863.80x = 298,437,318,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,437,318,936.06/457,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,803.70

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